Senior Planning Manager - FMCG & Supply Chain

COREcruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale organisation in the UK is looking for an experienced Planning Manager to oversee demand, supply, and inventory planning in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of planning experience in FMCG or wholesale sectors, along with strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing demand forecasting, leading cross-departmental strategies, and optimizing inventory. Opportunities for career growth are available in this exciting role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in demand/supply planning and S&OP.
• Experience with multi-temperature food, FMCG, or wholesale sectors.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting across categories and channels.
• Lead S&OP/IBP cadence aligning departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools.

Skills

5+ years planning experience

Leadership in demand/supply planning

Strong analytical capability

Advanced Excel

Experience with ERP/APS systems

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading wholesale organisation in the UK is looking for an experienced Planning Manager to oversee demand, supply, and inventory planning in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of planning experience in FMCG or wholesale sectors, along with strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing demand forecasting, leading cross-departmental strategies, and optimizing inventory. Opportunities for career growth are available in this exciting role.